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La Gazette 1634: Historical News Today

Posted on August 31, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, there are curious tidings coming from Italy. Today we broadcast gli affari italiani/Italian affairs important for the period of the Thirty Years’ War (1618 -1648). Rome, the 15th of August, 1634: “Last week Sieur Chigi di Sienna, – who … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, culture, education, France, Gazette, God, History, Life, Lifestyle, Louis XIV, news, religion, Seicento, Society, Uncategorized | Tagged 17th century, Cardinal de Richelieu, Cardinal Infante, civilization, cultura, France, Francia, God, Guerra dei trent'anni, Guerra dos Trinta Anos, Guerre de Trente Ans, Gustavus Adolphus, history, Italia, Italy, La Gazette, La Gazette 1634, life, Louis Dieudonnè, Louis le Grand, Louis the Great, Louis XIII, Louis XIV, Luigi XIII, Pere Joseph, Re Sole, Seicento, società, storia, the Sun King, Thirty Years' War, Wallenstein | 3 Comments

Saints of the Russian Orthodox Church: Anthony the Great /the Hermit

Posted on August 6, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Saint Antony the Great/Antony the Hermit (257-356) is an early Christian ascetic, a founder of the Christian monasticism highly venerated in the Russian Orthodox Church. His steadfastness & force of the Saint Spirit inspire the believers & serve a good example … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Bible, Chiesa, Christianity, culture, God, History, Life, Lifestyle, news, religion, Society, Sociology, Uncategorized | Tagged Antony the Great, Antony the Hermit, Chiesa russa ortodossa, Christian Saints, cultura, cultura russa, culture, God, News, Orthodox Saints, Russian church, Russian Orthodox Church, Saint Antony, Santi Ortodossi, società, society, XXI century | 9 Comments

La Gazette 1634: Historical News Today

Posted on August 1, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, any war means great adventures. The Thirty Years’ War (1618-1648) is not an exception. Let’s follow ones of two our old friends: the General Horn & Ringave Otho Loüis. These brave lads made their dark war deeds completed. … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Chiesa, Christianity, culture, France, Gazette, God, Habsburgs, History, Life, Lifestyle, Louis XIV, news, religion, Seicento, Society, Uncategorized | Tagged 17th century, Cardinal de Richelieu, Cardinal Infante, cultura, culture, France, Francia, God, guerra di trent'anni, Guerra dos Trinta Anos, Guerre de Trente Ans, Gustavus Adolphus, history, life, lifestyle, Louis Dieudonnè, Louis le Grand, Louis the Great, Louis XIII, Louis XIV, Luigi il Grande, Luigi XIII, Luigi XIV, Re Sole, Seicento, storia, the Sun King, Wallenstein | 5 Comments

Voyage de Siam par L’Abbé de Choisy 1685-1686 XVII

Posted on July 11, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, prepare to disembark! Take only necessary things as it won’t take us long to stay at the Cape of Capricorn. No spirits are allowed! In fact, there is plenty of wine in cosy Dutch pavilions. Be careful! … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Beauty, Chiesa, Christianity, culture, folklore, France, God, History, Life, Lifestyle, Louis XIV, nature, news, religion, Seicento, Society, travel, Uncategorized | Tagged 17th century, Abbé de Choisy, art, arte, beauty, civilization, cultura, culture, folklore, France, Francia, God, historical travel, history, life, lifestyle, Louis Dieudonnè, Louis le Grand, Louis the Great, Louis XIV, Luigi il Grande, Luigi XIV, Re Sole, Seicento, storia, the Sun King, travel, viaggio storico, voyage, Voyage au Siam 1685 | 2 Comments

Saints of the Russian Orthodox Church: Saint Nicodemus of the Holy Mountain

Posted on July 5, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Saint Nicodemus of the Holy Mountain (1749-1809) was a Greek Saint, monk & philosopher who belongs to modern times. Dates & details of his life are known. It gives us an opportunity to learn more about real people who fulfilled … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Bible, Chiesa, Christianity, culture, Easter, education, folklore, God, History, Life, Lifestyle, news, religion, Society, Sociology, Uncategorized, writing | Tagged chiesa ortodossa, Chiesa russa ortodossa, cultura, culture, Dio, filosofia, God, Nicodemus of the Holy Mountain, Orthodox Saints, Philokalia, philosophy, Russian Orthodox Church, Santi Ortodossi | 7 Comments

Voyage de Siam par l’Abbé de Choisy 1685-1686 XVI

Posted on June 10, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, hurrah! Get prepared! We are mooring to the Cape! We will spend a couple of days there, so take only necessary luggage. Vive le Roy! Aboard the Oiseau, 28 May 1685 “…We are pleased: the wind is strong, … Continue reading →

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Saints of the Russian Orthodox Church: Saint Chrysogonus

Posted on June 5, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Saint Chrysogonus (probably Emperor Diocletian’s time) was an early Christian Saint venerated both in the Catholic & Orthodox Churches. There is little information about his life & deeds, until our days he remains a mysterious Christian Saint. They say that … Continue reading →

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La Gazette 1634: Historical News Today

Posted on June 2, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, various climate changes happened even in the 17th century, so we should not suppose that disasters of today belong only to the progress age we are living in. Here are some curious tidings including an extraordinary weather surprise … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Chiesa, culture, folklore, France, Gazette, God, Habsburgs, History, Life, Lifestyle, Louis XIV, news, religion, Seicento, Society, Sociology, Uncategorized | Tagged 1618-1648, Cardinal de Richelieu, Cardinal Infante, Europa 1634, Europe 1634, France, Francia, God, Guerra dei trent'anni, Guerra dos Trinta Anos, Guerre de Trente Ans, Gustavus Adolphus, history, La Gazette, La Gazette 1634, Louis Dieudonnè, Louis le Grand, Louis the Great, Louis XIII, Louis XIV, Luigi il Grande, Luigi XIV, Pere Joseph, Re Sole, Seicento, società, society, the Sun King, Thirty Years' War, Wallenstein | 2 Comments

Voyage de Siam par l’Abbé de Choisy 1685-1686 XV

Posted on May 9, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, good tidings! The Cape of Good Hope is approaching! Soon we will enjoy comfortable Dutch huts, wonderful meat dishes & vegetables! The sea is favourable. Let fair wind be with us! Aboard the Oiseau, 23 May 1685 “…Studying … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Beauty, culture, fantasy, folklore, France, God, History, humour, Life, Lifestyle, Louis XIV, news, religion, Seicento, Society, Sociology, travel, Uncategorized | Tagged Abbé de Choisy, art, arte, cultura, culture, folklore, France, Francia, God, historical voyage, history, life, lifestyle, Louis Dieudonnè, Louis le Grand, Louis the Great, Louis XIV, Luigi il Grande, Luigi XIV, Re Sole, Seicento, società, society, storia, the Sun King, travel, viaggio storico, voyage, Voyage au Siam 1685 | 8 Comments

Saints of the Russian Orthodox Church: Marcus Eremita

Posted on May 5, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Marcus Eremita or Marcus the Ascetic (IV-V AD) was a monk, author of numerous spiritual ascetic texts canonized by the Orthodox Church. There are a few facts about his youth & life before he became a monk. Macarius of Alexandria … Continue reading →